smart bomb

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smart bomb

A bomb with a guidance system that navigates it to its target. The military adopted the use of smart bombs to reduce collateral damage.

See also: bomb, smart

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One of those arms contracts, it has been revealed, is for Raytheon to collaborate with Saudis to develop parts for so-called 'smart bombs.' If the deal goes through, Saudi arms manufacturers would likely gain the expertise required to make smart bombs themselves.

The Saudi-Made Smart Bomb and Riyadh's Quest for an Independent Defense Industry

Among the components which the Saudis are now allowed to work on with the firm are the control systems and vital electronics for Raytheon's Paveway series of smart bombs. The technology was previously closely guarded by Washington.

Report: Trump OKs Advanced Bomb Parts to Be Built in Saudi

Summary: The US will start delivering smart bombs to Saudi Arabia as part of a $1.3 billion arms package approved in 2015, according to a report by Bloomberg citing two officials with knowledge of the plans.

US to deliver smart bombs to Saudi Arabia

ANKARA (CyHAN)- As the Turkish government escalates tensions across the Middle East, the Pentagon has authorized a multimillion dollar deal to sell smart bombs to Ankara, Sputnik reported.

Pentagon OKs $683 million smart bomb deal for Turkey

Washington, Jan.21 (Petra) --The US Department of Defense the "Pentagon" said that the government had agreed to sell Iraq smart bombs and missiles, IM -9 M Sidewinder and other ammunition for use in its fleet, consisting of 36 fighter F-16 in a deal worth up to nearly $1.95 billion.

Pentagon agrees to sell Iraq weapons worth $ 2 billion

The sale would include some 900 smart bombs, 100 laser kits, 200 warheads and 1,000 capsules, according to (http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/us-finally-approves-crucial-smart-bomb-sale-to-turkey-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=90519&NewsCatID=352) Hurriyet Daily News .AaAaAeAeAaAeAeA Some U.S.

US Agrees To Turkish Military Sale

Secondly, bombing is barbaric and cowardly and smart bombs are basically not that bright.

Rattling of sabres; Views of the North

FACTORY Raytheon's factory in Glenrothes, Fife, makes laser-guidance systems for so-called smart bombs

We can take a dumb bomb and turn it into a smart bomb - A Raytheon spokesman; GLOBAL ARMS GIANT'S SCOTS PLANT LINKED TO GAZA BLITZ THAT HAS KILLED 2000

Present-day surgical strikes and smart bombs owe a lot to the raid on the dams.

on the legacy of 617 Squadron

"These 'smart bombs' are the way things are going," says Cho.

She's quiet, but a hero nonetheless

Iran says it is more advanced than its Russian predecessor and is designed to confront fighter jets, cruise missiles, smart bombs, helicopters and drones.

Iran tests its new range of weapons; InBrief

The Paveway IV "smart bombs" will be carried by Tornado jets in Afghanistan as well as new Typhoon and Lightning II warplanes.

Defence deal saves 300 jobs

Fighter jets relied exclusively on smart bombs, which are guided by laser or satellite, to pinpoint intended targets.

U.S. editorial excerpts

The United States will soon announce plans to sell "a large amount of precision-guided smart bombs" to the United Arab Emirates, representing a new escalation in tensions over Iran's nuclear program, reported the Lebanese daily AN NAHAR Saturday.